Bradezone

So I outfitted my car recently with new sound system components, and now my CDs sound glorious. Given that driving around whilst listening to music is one of my top three favorite leisure activities and that I had recently blown out a second of the four factory speakers, the time was ripe for an overhaul. Now gracing my 2000 Galant are four Polk db650 speakers, a Pioneer DEH-P4800MP head unit, and a Kenwood KSC-SW1 subwoofer. One can scarcely overstate the improvement in the clarity and power of the music-listening experience in the Brade-mobile since I upgraded. The installation itself was pretty fun, even though my car required much more effort than most vehicles would demand. I had to remove the entire back seat and peel plastic away from parts of my car I barely knew existed. It was fairly grueling and time-consuming, but I could not be more pleased with the finished product.

Normally I would not post a “look what I bought” anecdote, but in this case I feel inclined to recommend these fine items to anyone who, like me, loves to pop in a favorite CD and cruise the streets wantonly. One of life’s simple pleasures has now been made all the more enjoyable because of a few upgrades. By the way, I got the speakers and CD player at Crutchfield and the subwoofer at Techronics—it pays to shop around for the best price.

Our bachelors’ pad recently welcomed a fifth member: Kuro Kuro, the black kitty of triumph. But you can call him Kuku for short. Not only is he highly personable, he possesses a very stately appearance with his oversized ears and long legs. Everyone who has met Kuku loves him. In fact, we’ve had to stave off a couple of would-be catnappers. What is the world coming to?

Let the fanfare begin. The long (and I do mean long) awaited publication of The Trials of Kelvin and Isaac Reynolds is now a reality, and you can order your copy online by clicking the miniature book cover on the sidebar. This patently absurd novel was written by Ed Long and me during our eleventh grade year at Dickson County High School. For those keeping score, that is roughly 11 years ago. As such, you will find that the novel features the type of humor that appeals to iconoclastic high school students who value the bizarre in ample doses. You may also find that the grammar is not flawless in some cases. Having just taken a class in expository writing earlier this summer, I am now all too aware of each grammatical anomaly. But having also recently read the first book of Douglas Adams’s Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, I was comforted/annoyed that he too experienced some issues in this area.

The book is a shade under ten bucks, of which I will only receive three for each copy sold. And since I managed to obtain two speeding tickets this week, it appears that all proceeds from the book will be going directly to various courthouses in due time. So do not hesitate to show your compassion and assist me in this endeavor by purchasing one of the most mind-thrashing reads you will ever come across. And please feel free to leave some feedback on the store website and enhance my street cred.